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October 24, 2022
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shana Teas, Steven J. Ouellette, Richard W. Brewer, Ann E. Boxler, Brian Valcourt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a Request from Keith Dias to be appointed to the Recreation Commission
To appoint Keith Dias to the Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Keith Dias to the Recreation Commission. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from Matthew Armendo, Board of Health Director, to appoint Ryan Furtado as Transfer Station Worker, effective Nov
To approve the appointment of Ryan Furtado as a Transfer Station Worker, effective Nov. 3, 2022, subject to appropriation of funds and union approval of the $2,900 reimbursement after one year of town employment
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the appointment of Ryan Furtado as a Transfer Station Worker, effective Nov. 3, 2022, subject to appropriation of funds and union approval of the $2,900 reimbursement after one year of town employment. Second by Mr. Valcourt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
a Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations: $50 from Ralph Urban for Best Use; $50 for Equipment Loan Best Use; $20 from Carol Dennis for Tech Help; $25 for Hospitality; $5 for
To approve the COA's acceptance of the donations as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the COA's acceptance of the donations as listed. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
b Chapter 61A Release, 287 Drift Road, Map 52, Lot 20A, Parcels A & B, as shown in ANR Plan Book 184, Page 12
To release 287 Drift Road from the Chapter 61A program
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to release 287 Drift Road from the Chapter 61A program. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
c Request for approval of a Conservation Restriction on Berry Hill Farm, located at 764 Pine Hill Road, Assessor's Map 43 Lot 8
To approve a Conservation Restriction for Berry Hill Farm, 764 Pine Hill Road
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve a Conservation Restriction for Berry Hill Farm, 764 Pine Hill Road. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Request from Ralph Souza, Building Commissioner, to increase the Senior Clerk hours from 20 hours per week to 24 hours per week
To approve the Senior Clerk position for up to 24 hours per week, effective immediately, with re-evaluation of the hours allowed after three months
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbstained: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Senior Clerk position for up to 24 hours per week, effective immediately, with re-evaluation of the hours allowed after three months. Second by Ms. Boxler. The motion passed on a 4-0-1 vote, with Mr. Valcourt abstaining.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
To put an explanation of the Question 5 options on the town web site for voter information
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to put an explanation of the Question 5 options on the town web site for voter information. Second by Mr. Valcourt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
a October 11, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Oct. 11, 2022 Select Board meeting as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to approve the minutes of the Oct. 11, 2022 Select Board meeting as submitted. Second by Mr. Valcourt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Valcourt)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m
The minutes record this vote as 4–0 but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Second by Mr. Valcourt. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
From the Westport Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s website. Every vote in these minutes has a count, and the minutes name anyone who voted no, abstained or was absent. We check every count against the members named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Westport Shorelines (EastBayRI). Craig Dutra from a video titled with his name (Coastal Healing channel, about 2021).
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